Lorien
Network Security Architect – WAF
We are currently recruiting for a Network Security Architect with strong WAF experience to join one of our Insurance clients on a 6-month contract.
Inside IR35 / Mostly remote working
The Requirements
- 3-5 years' experience in cloud networking and security architecture, including Azure vWAN, WAF/DDoS protection, VNETS/UDRs, firewalls (Azure, Palo Alto NVAs/NGFW), IPSec VPNs, NSGs, AVNM, private endpoints, and NDR.
- Strong networking background within cloud environments (Azure, AWS, OCI), with a primary focus on Azure.
- Experience in deploying and enforcing Azure Policy to support network and security standards.
- Experience delivering large-scale, cyber security-focused change initiatives and programmes.
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver cloud-based, security-focused network solutions.
- Experience in defining and governing network segmentation architecture, firewall/NSG policy frameworks, and WAF standards, supported by clear design documentation.
- Experience with cloud-based logging and monitoring solutions.
- Experience participating in RFS/RFP processes for vendor evaluation to address specific business needs or security gaps.
- Experience delivering multiple large-scale projects within an international financial services organisation; experience in a regulated environment is desirable.
- Effective at collaborating with the Enterprise Architecture team to shape and evolve standards and guardrails, while working seamlessly within the CAP delivery structure.
- Familiarity with cloud security frameworks and standards, such as CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) or NIST Cybersecurity Framework and/or NIST SP 800 series guidance
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG – The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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